rpn Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) In light of current events, I thought this history useful in identifying risk factors and how one can get distracted, and even how to decide what to believe. Coupled with President Uchtdorf's article in the April Ensign about purpose and practice of effective anchoring, I thought others might be interested: http://www.patheos.com/Resources/Additional-Resources/Elder-Tuckers-Drift-The-Trial-of-the-French-Mission-Part-One.html Edited March 25, 2014 by rpn
Duncan Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 I had heard of this prior to my leaving for a mission, oddly enough I served in Pasadena. I met a fella in our of my wards who served in France when all this hit the fan and he told us all about it.
JLHPROF Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 I had read about this group of men in a book on the LeBaron cult years ago (and yes, in this case I think cult is the appropriate word). It never ceases to amaze me how many (like those on this board) can study and read all about the early doctrines and practices of the Church (polygamy, Adam-God, changing temple ceremony etc) and their faith remains strong and they come to terms with them. And others like the men in this article can read and study the exact same writings and end up going off the deep end and following a very evil man. I am always the proponent of open discussion and deeper teaching, but this does make me question if the general membership can handle such things.
Buzzard Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 Twenty years later, when I served in France and Belgium, the older members still knew about and would occasionally comment on this episode.
cinepro Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 Here's a direct link to the full article. It is a fascinating story... https://www.dialoguejournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sbi/articles/Dialogue_V21N03_29.pdf
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